Cyborg Risked Her PFL Belt to Chase a Number No Woman Owned
![Cris Cyborg retained her PFL featherweight championship after defeating Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa. [PFL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design542-400x200.png)
Cris Cyborg kept her PFL featherweight title and reached 30 career wins after defeating Ketlen Vieira in the PFL Tampa main event.
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Della Bags Silver in International Debut at Southeast Asia Open Water Championships
Anton Paulo Dominick Della opened the Southeast Asia Open Water Championships with an age-group silver in the men’s 10-kilometer race.
Three International Chess Tournaments Set to Rock the Philippines in November
The Philippines is gearing up for a chess-packed November, with three international tournaments offering titles, FIDE norms, and prize money across Ozamiz and Quezon City.
Hidilyn Diaz’s Gym Gets Government Boost Years After She Built It
Hidilyn Diaz’s Zamboanga gym receives new equipment as the PSC strengthens grassroots weightlifting and backs the next generation of athletes.
Filipino Ex-Champ Loman to Clash With Abramishvili at Pula Arena
Stephen Loman returns to BRAVE CF after five years to face Lasha Abramishvili at the historic Pula Arena in Croatia on Sept. 5.
Jason Kidd, Lauren Jackson Headline First-Ever NBA House Manila
NBA House Philippines 2026 brings Jason Kidd, Lauren Jackson and free basketball experiences to Makati on Aug. 29 and 30.
Speed Cubing’s Big Money Era Begins With Asia’s First Championship
The inaugural Asian Speed Cubing Championships will offer a $100,000 prize pool when AMSA stages the event from Jan. 21-24, 2027.
Philippines Stakes Olympic Claim With Historic Beach Volleyball Sweep
![Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella lead the Philippines to a historic 1-2 finish in Busan. [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design519-400x200.png)
Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella beat Rondina and Pons in Busan for a historic 1-2 Philippine finish at the Beach Pro Tour Futures.
Alas Pilipinas Girls Stun the World, Finish Best-Ever 15th
![Alas Pilipinas Girls celebrate their 15th-place finish in Santiago, Chile. [Volleyball World photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design518-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Girls rallied past Czechia to finish 15th at the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship, the best world finish by a Philippine team.
The Wellness World Is Throwing Its Biggest Party Yet — For Free
World Wellness Weekend celebrates its 10th anniversary with more than 20,000 free wellness experiences across 187 countries from Sept. 18-20.